Press Release:– Tuesday night November 10, 2020 the Ministry of Health received confirmation of its second death of COVID-19.
The individual is a 78 year old male from the Gros-Islet district.
He had presented to a health care facility where he was tested for COVID-19.
He was placed in isolation at the Respiratory Hospital and on Saturday November 7, 2020 results were received confirming a COVID-19 diagnosis.
While at the facility the patient required critical care.
Contact tracing in relation to this case was undertaken and close contacts have been tested and where required, placed in care.
THE FIRST
The individual is a 47-year-old male from the Micoud District.
He presented at one of our hospitals due to the complications of underlying medical conditions where he was treated and being managed for these issues.
As part of his care, he was also assessed and swabbed for COVID-19 and his results returned today as positive for the virus.
Investigations and contact tracing in relation to this case are currently on-going.
The Ministry of Health extends our greatest sympathies to his family and loved ones.
This is indeed a difficult time for them all and this loss is also being felt by us within the Ministry of Health.
The Ministry of Health and Wellness will continue providing updates as information becomes available.
The Ministry of Health extends sympathy to the family of this individual who are going through this loss of their loved one.
This loss is also felt by us within the Ministry of Health.
The Ministry of Health shall provide further updates as more information becomes available.
Saint Lucia Records Second COVID-19 Death
